Summer is a Great Time to Plan! |
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While summer of 2020 has been different than any of us would have expected, it can still be a wonderful time to regroup, refresh, and revisit your goals for the future. Whether that involves working from home, adjusting to the new way of life, or gradually resuming activities, your estate planning is an important part of ensuring a meaningful impact for the future. Many in the LifeCare Alliance family of supporters have recently made a decision to include the Agency in their will or estate plan - and there has never been a better time to notify us of your plans. Your planned gift to the LifeCare Alliance endowment can be matched dollar-for-dollar!
Since January 2018, LifeCare Alliance has been on an accelerated journey to increase the Agency’s endowment from $10M to $20M. This effort has been bolstered by an incredible $5M anonymous matching gift - and there is still time for your current or deferred gift to be matched. A fully funded endowment will provide roughly $1M in annual revenue, enabling the Agency to continue accepting all those in need without a waiting list for critical basic needs services. As traditional funding sources continue to erode, this is the key to future success.
If you would like to discuss how to plan a meaningful gift to the Legacy Endowment Campaign, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
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Chuck Gehring
President and CEO
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Rebecca Hurd
Vice President of Advancement
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Do You Prefer Immediate Impact?
You may benefit from the CARES Act Charitable Deduction Expansion, which could be helpful as you consider your annual support. Donations to LifeCare Alliance's annual fund go directly to providing critical daily support for those in need.
- Under the CARES Act, individuals utilizing the standard deduction will be able to reduce adjusted gross income by up to $300 on their 2020 individual income tax return.
- If an individual itemizes deductions, the previous 60% of adjusted gross income limitation on charitable dedications has been suspended for 2020.
We encourage you to consult your tax advisor to learn more, or reach out to discuss how you can maximize your annual gift to LifeCare Alliance.
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Program Spotlight: Senior Farmers Market |
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In a typical year, over 6,000 low-income, older adults throughout central Ohio receive $50 in coupons for fresh produce to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from community farmers markets and roadside stands. In light of COVID-19, this year's distribution looks a little different. Fresh produce will be delivered directly to seniors' doorsteps, with the help of many volunteers!
If you'd like to get involved and help bundle or deliver this locally grown produce and honey to seniors this year, take a look at the current volunteer opportunities below.
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The Value of Volunteers = $4,150,093! |
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Did you know that each year, volunteers contribute over $4M in time and talent to further the cause of LifeCare Alliance? Thank you for giving your time to help those who need it most. Without you, we could not serve over 30,000 clients annually!
Every individual and every hour matters when it comes to serving all those in need without a waiting list. If you have ever considered volunteering, now is a great time to take the first step to get involved. Take a look at our most pressing needs below and see how you can get be a part of the incredible community of volunteers.
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Bundling and Grocery Delivery
- Meals-on-Wheels delivery
- Beat the Heat fan campaign volunteers (details below)
COVID-19 Safety Precautions:
- Masts are required
- No contact delivery is in place
- Social distancing is enforced
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Beat the Heat Fan Campaign is still in full swing! Help our central Ohio neighbors beat the heat this summer with our annual Beat the Heat Fan Campaign. Here's how you can help:
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Provide NEW fans! Shop our Amazon Wish List - have them delivered directly to us or drop them off at your nearest local fire station.
- Help with fan distribution! Pick up new fans from local fire stations and bring them to our 670 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH 43223. Volunteer once or twice a week from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Quarterly Health Services Corner:
National and Local Recognition
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National Recognition
Congratulations to our Columbus Cancer Clinic team for winning the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Team Achievement Award! As 1 of 215 chapters nationally, the team is being singled out and recognized for exemplary work with the Breast and Cervical Cancer Project and the Quality Improvement Project. The Ohio Department of Health notes that the Clinic “far surpasses any other site in the State of Ohio in terms of the number of (BCCP) patients we serve” Every day, the Clinic team works tirelessly to break down barriers to care and bring life-saving screenings to under-served neighbors in central Ohio. Join us in congratulating Christin Brown, Martha Simmons, and Kim Hulsey for their outstanding work and this well-deserved award!
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Going for the Gold!
Thanks to its dedicated Wellness team, LifeCare Alliance has once again earned gold for a Healthy Worksite Award! The award recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate commitment to employee health through comprehensive worksite health wellness programs.
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Healthcare Achievement Awards
Congratulations to President and CEO, Chuck Gehring, for winning this year's Executive of the Year Award and to longtime volunteer, Rhonda Wallace, for earning Volunteer of the Year!
Thanks to Columbus CEO and CoverMyMeds for this recognition of the Agency's leadership in serving thousands of central Ohio neighbors through critical health and nutrition services.
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L.A. Catering has always made the well-being of its staff and guests a priority! As we reopen our facility and return to catered events, this continues to be our number one focus. Please take a moment to review our safety precautions. All proceeds go directly to LifeCare Alliance, providing Meals-on-Wheels and other basic needs services for central Ohio neighbors. We look forward to partnering with you to uphold our commitment of Great Catering for a Great Cause! |
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Virtual Camp Hamwi
Camp Hamwi's first-ever Virtual Camp has wrapped up for the summer!
We'd like to thank all of the campers, families, staff, volunteers, and supporters who worked together to make camp a success under some unusual circumstances!
This year we had over 90 participants and will continue to work on keeping our momentum going! Keep an eye out for announcements on future virtual events. It is our hope that we can resume in-person programming in the near future.
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We know that many are feeling the implications of COVID-19, and want to share part-time and full-time employment opportunities in a few of our critical departments. Click here to see a full list of openings! For more information, you may contact the HR Department at 614-437-2813. Join our team and help us Nourish the Human Spirit!
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LifeCare Alliance In the News: Our Agency's work has been featured in the Columbus Dispatch, NBC 4, WSYX, 10-TV, and more!
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Follow us on Social Media
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Rebecca Hurd
LifeCare Alliance
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Thank you for Nourishing the Human Spirit!
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